ABC, May 10, 1987
A two-part miniseries
Based on the novel by Michael Korda
Written By Winston Beard and April Smith 
Directed by Larry Peerce
Executive Producer Frank Von Zerneck
Producer John Cutts
Cast: Joss Ackland, Martin Balsam, Claire Bloom, Gary Cady, Kirk Douglas, Joel Grey, Leigh Lawson, Sarah Miles, Geoffrey Rose, Mia Sara, Topol
Filmed by Von Zerneck /Sertner Films in Association with New World Television

     April did a last-minute rewrite on the miniseries based on Michael Korda's best-seller about a mixed-race girl from Calcutta who rises to Hollywood fame. (The character of Queenie was inspired by actress Meryl Oberon.) It was a lush and beautiful production shot in London and India under the tasteful eye of Frank Von Zerneck, and April had to fax pages to the set while scenes were being shot. Although it was a high-pressure job, there were rewarding moments. After a long working session refining the character to be played by Kirk Douglas, the great star told April: "If I were in a knife fight in an alley, I'd want you on my side."

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